Linksys WRV54G Quick Installation

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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
Package Contents
• Wireless-G VPN Broadband Router
• Setup Wizard CD-ROM
• User Guide on CD-ROM
• Ethernet Network Cable
• Adapter Stands
• Power Supply
• Quick Installation
• Registration Card
2.4 GHz
Wireless-G
54Mbps
VPN Broadband Router
Wireless Quick Installation
Model No.
Model No. WRV54G
1
There are two ways to configure the Router. Choose one of the following:
• Run the Setup CD-ROM - It is strongly recommended that you use the
Setup CD-ROM to install the Router. Insert the Setup CD-ROM into the
CD-ROM drive, and follow the on-screen instructions.
• Use this Quick Installation guide - If you wish, you can use the Router's
web-based utility to install the Router. Proceed to Step 1, and follow
the Quick Installation's instructions.
1

Connect the Router

A
Before you begin, make sure
that you have the setup infor-
mation for your specific type of
Internet connection. The instal-
lation technician from your ISP
should have left this informa-
tion with you after installing
your broadband connection. If
not, you can call your ISP to
request the settings.
B
Make sure that all of your net-
work's hardware is powered off,
including the Router, PCs, and
cable or DSL modem.
C
Connect one end of an Ethernet
network cable to one of the LAN
ports (labeled 1-4) on the back of
the Router (see Figure C), and the
other end to an Ethernet port on a
C
PC.
2
D
Repeat this step to connect more
PCs, a switch, or other network
devices to the Router.
E
Connect a different Ethernet net-
work cable from your cable or DSL
modem to the Internet port on the
Router's back panel (see Figure E.)
This is the only port that will work for
E
your modem connection.
F
Power on the cable or DSL
modem.
G
Connect the power adapter to the
Router's Power port (see Figure G),
and then plug the other end into
an electrical outlet.
H
Power on the following devices in
G
this order: cable or DSL modem,
Router, and PCs.
I
The Power and Internet LEDs on the
front panel will light up green as IMPORTANT: Make sure to use
soon as the power adapter is con- the power adapter that is sup-
nected properly.
plied with the Router. Use of a
different power adapter could
The Power LED will flash for a few
damage the Router.
seconds. It will light up steady when
the self-test is complete. If this LED
stays on for one minute or longer,
see "Appendix A: Troubleshoot-
ing."in the User Guide on the Setup
Wizard CD-ROM.
The Router's hardware installation is
now complete.
Proceed to Step 2
2
Configure the PCs
For Windows 98, Millennium, and XP
Before setting up the
NOTE:
using the default interface, refer to
Router, make sure your PCs are
the User Guide on the Setup CD-
configured to obtain an IP (or
ROM or your Windows documenta-
TCP/IP) address automatically
tion.
from the Router.
The following instructions apply only
to Windows 2000 or XP using the
Classic interface (in which the icons
and menus look like previous Win-
dows versions).
A
Click the Start button. Select
Settings and click the Control
Panel icon. Double-click the
Network and Dial-up
Connections icon.
B
B
Select the Local Area Connec-
tion icon for the applicable
Ethernet adapter (usually it is
the first Local Area Connection
listed). Double-click the Local
Area Connection. Click the
Properties button.
C
Make sure the box next to Inter-
net Protocol (TCP/IP) is
checked. Highlight Internet Pro- C
tocol (TCP/IP), and click the
Properties button.
D
Select Obtain an IP address
automatically. Once the new
window appears, click the OK
button. Click the OK button
again to complete the PC
configuration, then restart your
computer.
D
Proceed to Step 3.